by Pete Crutchley | Jun 8, 2019 | Medical Billing News
you will struggle to make any money. Private medical practice is a business must be run as a business. A surprisingly large number are NOT run as a business which is fine provided you don’t expect to make any money or making money is not the aim of the...
by Pete Crutchley | Jun 8, 2019 | Medical Billing News
It is depressing the number of times I hear consultant surgeons complaining about insurance companies. In my experience the reasons normally cited are incorrect. Far from it. I’ve lost track how often I’ve been told an insurance company won’t pay for...
by Pete Crutchley | Jun 7, 2019 | Medical Billing News
Harry Hubris was, and probably still is, the classic example of how not to run a business. I first met Harry about 5 years ago at a conference where I was speaking after which Harry asked me if I would like to take over all his medical invoicing. I’ll Fine you...
by Pete Crutchley | Jun 7, 2019 | Medical Billing News
Some insurance companies decline to accept invoices that are sent more than six months after the consultation or surgical episode. Fair enough. They should have been invoiced. BUT… A statement was received today from a certain insurance company containing an entry...
by Pete Crutchley | Jun 6, 2019 | Medical Billing News
It is dangerous for an insured patient to assume his insurance covers everything. Often it does not. This will impact on how much you get paid. Short term issues Private medical insurance is designed for short-term issues. For example, an injury that suddenly happens...
